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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.46, 15,052.68 and 3,459.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.46, 15,052.68 and 3,459.78 is: 5,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.46 : 15,052.68 = 3,459.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.46/15,052.68 = 3,459.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.46x = 15,052.68 × 3,459.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.46x = 52,078,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,961.21/10,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.01

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